What are Rocket Fuel food comparisons?

Rocket Fuel food comparisons help you understand the nutritional differences between similar foods in this category. We have 20 comparisons available to help you make better choices for blood sugar management.

How do I use these food comparisons for diabetes management?

Each comparison shows two foods side-by-side with their Blood Sugar Impact (BSI), carbohydrates, sugars, fiber, fat, and protein content. Look for foods with lower BSI scores and higher fiber content for better blood sugar control.

What does the Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score mean?

BSI is our proprietary score that predicts how much a food will raise your blood sugar. Lower scores (closer to 0) indicate minimal impact, while higher scores suggest the food may cause larger blood sugar spikes. This helps diabetics choose foods that support stable glucose levels.

How should I interpret the nutritional information in these comparisons?

Focus on foods with higher fiber and protein content, as these nutrients help slow glucose absorption. Compare carbohydrate and sugar content between similar foods to identify better options. The color-coding helps you quickly identify foods with higher or lower nutrient levels.

Can I create my own food comparisons?

Yes! Use our comparison tool to compare any two foods in our database. This is especially helpful when you want to compare foods from different categories or find alternatives to foods that spike your blood sugar.

How often should I use food comparisons in my meal planning?

Food comparisons are most helpful when you're trying to choose between similar foods or looking for alternatives to foods that affect your blood sugar. Use them when grocery shopping, meal planning, or when you want to understand why certain foods work better for your diabetes management.

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Strawberry Cheesecake Cup, Strawberry vs Lucky Leaf, Premium Pie Filling Or Topping, Apple Cranberry, Apple Cranberry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Strawberry C... Food 1 Food 1 • KRAFT HEINZ FOODS COMPANY Strawberry Cheesecake Cup	92g	37.0	217	20.7	17.4	—	14.1	2.2
Lucky Leaf, ... Food 2 Food 2 • KNOUSE FOODS INC. Lucky Leaf, Premium Pie Filling Or Topping, Apple Cranberry, Apple Cranberry	85g	50.0	118	30.6	25.9	1.2	—	—

Pie Filling & Topping, Cherry vs Apple Pie Filling Or Topping

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pie Filling ... Food 1 Food 1 • FOOD TOWN STORES INC. Pie Filling & Topping, Cherry	85g	28.0	71	17.7	9.4	1.2	—	—
Apple Pie Fi... Food 2 Food 2 • AHOLD USA, INC. Apple Pie Filling Or Topping	85g	54.1	106	27.1	22.4	—	—	—

Toigo Orchards, Pie Filling, Blueberry, Blueberry vs Pecan Pie Filling With Aged Bourbon, Pecan Pie With Aged Bourbon

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Toigo Orchar... Food 1 Food 1 • FLYING PINT FOODS INC. Toigo Orchards, Pie Filling, Blueberry, Blueberry	133g	57.9	90	23.3	18.1	1.5	—	0.8
Pecan Pie Fi... Food 2 Food 2 • SAFEWAY, INC. Pecan Pie Filling With Aged Bourbon, Pecan Pie With Aged Bourbon	65g	72.1	354	58.5	55.4	1.5	15.4	1.5

Apple Filling Pie, Apple vs Peach Pie Filling Or Topping, Peach

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Apple Fillin... Food 1 Food 1 • DUNDEE BRANDIED FRUIT COMPANY Apple Filling Pie	136g	44.0	88	23.5	19.9	1.5	—	0.7
Peach Pie Fi... Food 2 Food 2 • HY-VEE, INC. Peach Pie Filling Or Topping	85g	50.0	129	30.6	17.7	1.2	—	—

Premium Peach Pie Filling, Peach vs Dessert Cups

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Premium Peac... Food 1 Food 1 • WESTERN FAMILY FOODS, INC. Premium Peach Pie Filling, Peach	85g	42.0	106	25.9	21.2	1.2	—	—
Dessert Cups Food 2 Food 2 • OLSON'S BAKING COMPANY, LLC Dessert Cups	48g	45.2	271	47.9	27.1	—	6.3	4.2

Simply Strawberry Pie Filling & Topping, Simply Strawberry vs Cherry Pie Filling And Topping, Cherry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Simply Straw... Food 1 Food 1 • PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC Simply Strawberry Pie Filling & Topping	86g	41.9	105	25.6	19.8	1.2	—	—
Cherry Pie F... Food 2 Food 2 • BAKER'S CORNER Cherry Pie Filling And Topping	85g	46.0	118	28.2	23.5	1.2	—	—

Fredericksburg Peach Pie Filling, Fredericksburg Peach vs Original Red Ruby Cherry Pie Filling & Topping, Original Red Ruby Cherry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Fredericksbu... Food 1 Food 1 • FISCHER & WIESER SPECIALTY FOODS, INC. Fredericksburg Peach Pie Filling	85g	54.0	118	32.9	28.2	1.2	—	—
Original Red... Food 2 Food 2 • PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC Original Red Ruby Cherry Pie Filling & Topping	89g	40.1	90	23.6	20.2	1.1	—	—

Mini Tart Shells vs Spartan, Pie Filling, Blueberry, Blueberry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Mini Tart Sh... Food 1 Food 1 • GMP GLOBAL MARKETING INC. Mini Tart Shells	33g	38.0	515	66.7	18.2	6.1	24.2	6.1
Spartan, Pie... Food 2 Food 2 • MCILHENNY COMPANY Spartan, Pie Filling, Blueberry, Blueberry	85g	43.9	118	28.2	20.0	2.4	—	—

Sweet Potato Pie Filling vs Poppy Seed Cake & Pastry Filling, Poppy Seed

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Sweet Potato... Food 1 Food 1 • BRUCE FOODS, INC. Sweet Potato Pie Filling	90g	63.9	156	36.7	30.0	1.1	—	1.1
Poppy Seed C... Food 2 Food 2 • SOKOL AND COMPANY Poppy Seed Cake & Pastry Filling	36g	100.0	333	58.3	44.4	—	9.7	5.6

Walnut Creek Foods, Rachel's Cookie Filling vs Sanders, Sream Puff Shells

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Walnut Creek... Food 1 Food 1 • COBLENTZ DISTRIBUTING, INC. Walnut Creek Foods, Rachel's Cookie Filling	20g	22.9	500	60.0	55.0	—	30.0	—
Sanders, Sre... Food 2 Food 2 • MORLEY CANDY MAKERS INC. Sanders, Sream Puff Shells	42g	32.8	286	40.5	—	—	14.3	7.1

Puff Pastry Sheets vs Fancy Nut Cake & Pastry Filling

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Puff Pastry ... Food 1 Food 1 • GEEFREE Puff Pastry Sheets	42g	32.9	357	42.9	2.4	2.4	21.4	—
Fancy Nut Ca... Food 2 Food 2 • SOKOL AND COMPANY Fancy Nut Cake & Pastry Filling	36g	34.9	361	52.8	38.9	2.8	16.7	2.8

Ginger Evans, Pie Filling, Cherry, Cherry vs Peach Pie Filling Or Topping Syrup, Peach

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Ginger Evans... Food 1 Food 1 • THE MORAN GROUP INCORPORATED Ginger Evans, Pie Filling, Cherry, Cherry	89g	44.0	101	25.8	21.4	1.1	—	—
Peach Pie Fi... Food 2 Food 2 • SCHNUCK MARKETS, INC. Peach Pie Filling Or Topping Syrup	85g	50.0	129	30.6	21.2	1.2	—	—

Apple Bagpac vs Kroger, Extra Peach Pie Filling, Peach, Peach

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Apple Bagpac Food 1 Food 1 • COBORN'S INCORPORATED Apple Bagpac	33g	26.0	152	39.4	3.0	—	—	—
Kroger, Extr... Food 2 Food 2 • THE KROGER CO. Kroger, Extra Peach Pie Filling, Peach, Peach	85g	50.0	129	30.6	17.7	1.2	—	—

Duncan Hines, Comstock, Peach Pie Filling & Topping vs Classic Blueberry Pie Filling

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Duncan Hines... Food 1 Food 1 • PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC Duncan Hines, Comstock, Peach Pie Filling & Topping	89g	42.0	101	23.6	15.7	—	—	—
Classic Blue... Food 2 Food 2 • FINLAY EXTRACTS & INGREDIENTS USA, INC. Classic Blueberry Pie Filling	85g	43.9	118	28.2	20.0	2.4	—	—

Pineapple Fruit Filling Or Topping, Pineapple vs Marionberry Pie Filling/Dessert Topping/Cobblers, Marionberry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pineapple Fr... Food 1 Food 1 • KNOUSE FOODS INC. Pineapple Fruit Filling Or Topping	85g	49.4	106	24.7	21.2	—	—	—
Marionberry ... Food 2 Food 2 • DUNDEE BRANDIED FRUIT COMPANY Marionberry Pie Filling/Dessert Topping/Cobblers	133g	89.9	150	36.8	30.1	3.0	—	0.8

Blueberry Pie Filling, Blueberry vs Ginger Evans, Pie Filling, Blueberry, Blueberry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Blueberry Pi... Food 1 Food 1 • HARRIS-TEETER INC. Blueberry Pie Filling	85g	43.9	118	28.2	20.0	2.4	—	—
Ginger Evans... Food 2 Food 2 • THE MORAN GROUP INCORPORATED Ginger Evans, Pie Filling, Blueberry, Blueberry	85g	45.9	118	29.4	20.0	2.4	—	—

Raspberry Pie Filling & Topping, Raspberry vs Apple Pie Filling & Topping, Apple

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Raspberry Pi... Food 1 Food 1 • TARGET STORES Raspberry Pie Filling & Topping	85g	51.7	118	28.2	21.2	2.4	—	—
Apple Pie Fi... Food 2 Food 2 • BIG Y FOODS, INC. Apple Pie Filling & Topping	81g	44.0	111	28.4	21.0	1.2	—	1.2

Original Red Ruby Cherry Pie Filling & Topping, Original Red Ruby Cherry vs Original Royal Blueberry Pie Filling & Topping, Original Royal Blueberry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Original Red... Food 1 Food 1 • PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC Original Red Ruby Cherry Pie Filling & Topping	89g	40.1	90	23.6	20.2	1.1	—	—
Original Roy... Food 2 Food 2 • PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC Original Royal Blueberry Pie Filling & Topping	89g	44.0	101	25.8	20.2	1.1	—	—

Duncan Hines, Comstock, Peach Pie Filling & Topping vs Cherry Simply Pie Filling & Topping, Cherry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Duncan Hines... Food 1 Food 1 • PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC Duncan Hines, Comstock, Peach Pie Filling & Topping	89g	42.0	101	23.6	15.7	—	—	—
Cherry Simpl... Food 2 Food 2 • PINNACLE FOODS GROUP LLC Cherry Simply Pie Filling & Topping	90g	46.0	111	26.7	22.2	1.1	—	—

Fruit Filling Pies, Cherry vs Key Lime Filling & Topping, Key Lime

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Fruit Fillin... Food 1 Food 1 • BROOKSHIRE GROCERY COMPANY Fruit Filling Pies, Cherry	85g	43.9	129	27.1	22.4	1.2	—	1.2
Key Lime Fil... Food 2 Food 2 • KNOUSE FOODS INC. Key Lime Filling & Topping	85g	54.0	129	31.8	24.7	—	—	—

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